berenjena775 t1_iuhibbl wrote on October 31, 2022 at 11:35 AM Reply to comment by masiakasaurus in TIL The Temple of Debod is an ancient Egyptian temple that was dismantled and rebuilt in the center of Madrid, Spain. It was moved due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam and the consequent threat posed by its reservoir. by iboughtarock It was a gift from Egypt in gratitude for the money Spain spent and aid supplied to move other temples that would be under the lake when the dam was complete. France and the US received similar gifts. Permalink Parent 5
berenjena775 t1_iuhibbl wrote
Reply to comment by masiakasaurus in TIL The Temple of Debod is an ancient Egyptian temple that was dismantled and rebuilt in the center of Madrid, Spain. It was moved due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam and the consequent threat posed by its reservoir. by iboughtarock
It was a gift from Egypt in gratitude for the money Spain spent and aid supplied to move other temples that would be under the lake when the dam was complete. France and the US received similar gifts.